manta — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
manta is used for these senses in English:
- blanket A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
- manta ray Any of several very large pelagic rays formerly of the genus Manta, now placed in genus Mobula, with winglike pectoral fins, a long tail, and two fins resembling horns that project from the head.
- mulch (agriculture, horticulture) Any material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.
- swaddling clothes A garment, made of strips of cloth, used to bind an infant and restrict movement of its limbs.
blanket — full definition
- noun A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
- noun A covering layer of something, often used figuratively.
- adj Applying generally to every case, without exceptions.
- verb To cover something completely, as if with a blanket.
mulch — full definition
- noun A layer of material, such as bark, straw, or compost, spread over soil to protect it, keep in moisture, or block weeds.
- verb To cover soil with mulch, or to turn material into mulch.